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Patient Education Office

The Patient Education Office collaborates with clinical staff to provide cancer patients, caregivers and the general public with accurate, reliable information to help them make intelligent decisions about cancer care. Services include patient education materials, classes, videos and computer-based learning.

For more information on Patient Education services, call 713-792-7128.

Patient Education Online

The Patient Education Office maintains a large database of documents for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Topics include information about cancer types, diagnostic tests, treatment procedures and more.

Classes

Patient education classes provide patients with information, skills and coping mechanisms to better care for themselves and make informed decisions. Family members or caregivers are welcome to attend. Classes do not meet on institutional holidays.

Computers

Cancer care and support information is available on public-access computers in the following clinic areas:

Main Building

Diagnostic Imaging C, and D

Radiation Treatment Center lobby

Mays Clinic

Gynecologic Oncology Center

Guide to Managing Your Chemotherapy Treatment: This self-paced, interactive program uses audio and video clips, animation and touch-screen action to describe chemotherapy, how it works, how it is administered, and what resources are available during treatment. Kiosks are located in the Ambulatory Treatment Center Chair Unit (Main Building, Floor 6, near Elevator E), and the ATC R10 clinic (Main Building, Floor 10). Get Directions

Videos

MDA-TV offers "on-demand" patient education videos in inpatient rooms and The Learning Center. Ask for a Patient Education Guide for more information. Some of the videos can also be checked out from The Learning Center.

Special Resource

Get a Free Organizer

For patients and caregivers, keeping track of health information can be hard to do. To help you organize important papers, the American Cancer Society has developed a kit called the Personal Health Manager. The plastic expandable folder has dividers to help you file appointments, prescriptions, test results, health information and questions. Stop by The Learning Center to pick up your free kit today (limit one per patient).

Pathfinders

Pathfinders contain references to available print, video and online resources for each cancer subject.